Master’s Degrees in Music
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Education Levels of Music Majors
In 2020-2021, 5,778 earned their master's degree in music. This makes it the 36th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,778 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,327 |
| Graduate Certificate | 570 |
Earnings of Music Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in music is $25,041. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $21,877 to a high of $30,758.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in music. About 51.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,978 |
| Women | 2,800 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 304 |
| Black or African American | 270 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 472 |
| White | 2,855 |
| International Students | 1,500 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 377 |
Most Popular Music Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 322 colleges that offer a master’s degree in music. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Indiana University - Bloomington tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for music majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 146 people received their master's degree in music from IU Bloomington. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 133 people received their master's degree in music from UC. About 49% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Manhattan School of Music is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 people received their master's degree in music from Manhattan School of Music. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 master's degrees were handed out to music majors at NYU. Of these students, 49% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The New England Conservatory of Music comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 122 master's degrees were handed out to music majors at The New England Conservatory of Music. Of these students, 49% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 master's degrees were handed out to music majors at Yale. About 50% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Juilliard School. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,230 per year. The music program at The Juilliard School awarded 105 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their master's degree is The New School. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. The music program at The New School awarded 104 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Berklee College of Music is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,478 per year. The music program at Berklee College of Music awarded 103 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 51% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 92 people received their master's degree in music from Johns Hopkins. About 57% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 master's degrees were handed out to music majors at Michigan State. About 50% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. The music program at University of North Texas awarded 75 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 48% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 people received their master's degree in music from U-M. Of these students, 49% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 people received their master's degree in music from USC. About 40% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 people received their master's degree in music from BGSU. About 41% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Longy School of Music of Bard College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 people received their master's degree in music from Longy. Of these students, 73% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Rochester comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 master's degrees were handed out to music majors at University of Rochester. Of these students, 48% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,300 per year. The music program at San Francisco Conservatory of Music awarded 66 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 master's degrees were handed out to music majors at Northwestern. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Temple University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. The music program at Temple University awarded 58 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to music that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 2,984 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,931 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,611 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,610 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1,115 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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